Angers vs Marseille: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

As Ligue 1 progresses, Angers and Marseille are poised to clash at Stade Raymond Kopa on Saturday, seeking their first victories of 2026. Currently, Angers sits at 10th place following a close 2-1 defeat against Le Havre. Marseille, on the other hand, is in third place but suffered a surprising 2-0 loss to Nantes recently.

Match Preview

Angers began 2026 with a drop in form after ending 2025 with three consecutive wins. Under coach Alexandre Dujeux, the team has faced setbacks, including a penalty exit from the Coupe de France against Toulouse. Although their last match at Stade Raymond Kopa ended in defeat, Angers has historically been strong at home. They have won three of their last four home matches in Ligue 1, managing three clean sheets in eight home games this season.

Key Statistics

• Angers has accumulated 22 points from 17 matches, three points better than last season.
• They have struggled against top-three teams, managing only one point from these encounters.
• Previous results include one-goal defeats to Lens and Paris Saint-Germain, and a 2-2 draw against Marseille in late October.

Meanwhile, Marseille was once seen as a title contender but has lost that momentum, dropping points in three of their last four league matches. Coach Roberto De Zerbi’s side may face their first consecutive league defeats if they cannot secure a win on Saturday. Despite these league struggles, they have had a successful run in the Coupe de France, winning their matches by an impressive total of 15-0.

Marseille’s Performance

• Second in Ligue 1 for goals scored, totaling 36.
• Shut out in three away matches this season.
• Unbeaten in their last eight competitive meetings against Angers.

Team News

For Angers, Himad Abdelli is set to miss the match due to injury, and Yassin Belkhdim is suspended. However, Herve Koffi has a chance to recover in time despite his recent injury. Louis Mouton scored the only goal in the last match against Le Havre.

Marseille will be without Ruben Blanco due to a knee injury, while Bilal Nadir is suspended and Nayef Aguerd is participating in AFCON with Morocco. Notably, Mason Greenwood scored a hat-trick in a recent Coupe de France win, further solidifying Marseille’s attacking strength.

Predicted Lineups

Based on current form, we predict a close match, likely favoring Marseille with a score of 2-1. While Angers have shown resilience, Marseille’s experience and offensive capabilities may ultimately prevail.